Coached by a 3x collegiate national champion head coach
Fall training
starts now
Basketball training in Westchester for players from beginner through varsity and AAU. One-on-one, small group, team sessions and clinics.
Programs
Four ways to train
Fall / Winter 20261:1 Private Training
One-on-one sessions focused on your game and your pace, with a coach watching every rep.
Small Group Training
Same individual attention, shared reps, built-in competition.
Team & Squad Sessions
Bring your team or AAU squad in for skill work and conditioning.
Clinics
Multi-week clinics for players building fundamentals at every level.
Fall/winter cycle. Dates announced soon.
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The Lace Up way
Fundamentals
Every session starts with footwork, ball handling, and shot mechanics, no matter the player's age or level.
Mindset
Coach Robinson and Coach Dweck coach mindset the same way they coach footwork, every rep and every drill.
Personalized
Every plan starts with the player in front of us, in a one-on-one session, a small group or the full squad.
Family
Coach Robinson and Coach Dweck know the families they train as well as the players.
About
Two coaches. 65+ years on the bench.
Our Organization
Lace Up sports is a holistic basketball development, training, and sports navigation organization. We enable student athletes to reach their personal and athletic goals. Our nurturing environment coupled with using "growth mindset" techniques has helped many of our student athletes reach the pinnacle of the sports world and beyond. Our staff is committed to pushing each player to the next level. We present an intense and detailed approach to training and playing the game.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create young people who approach every obstacle as an opportunity. Our goal is to successfully develop each student athletes' confidence, creativity, leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Our Offer
Lace Up provides highly seasoned and respected coaches so our student athletes can compete at the highest level. Family and quality instruction are the cornerstones of Lace Up. Our coaches are dedicated to developing relationships with our student athletes and their families.
Coach Robinson Jr.
- 3-time collegiate national champion as head coach
- 10 national tournament appearances as head Coach and assistant coach
- 4-time regional champion and regional coach of the year
- 4-time district champion and district coach of the year
- 2012 national head coach of the year
- 30+ years coaching experience
Coach Vaughn Dweck
- 2000 NYC high school PSAL city Champion as head Coach
- 1995 NYC high school PSAL city champion runner up as head Coach
- 1995 bronx daily news coach of the year
- 2000 New York public schools coach of the year
- 8 Bronx division championships
- Editor in chief, Metro Spirit, publication of profiles and rankings of top high school players in the New York Tri-State area
- 35+ years coaching experience
Free resource
A drill from a session
A drill from a Lace Up session.
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From the gym
Families
What Lace Up families say
Our daughter has excelled at Lace Up, each year improving physically and mentally. She now plays basketball at the collegiate level which Lace Up had a part in helping build the foundation for her success. We are grateful for all their help through the years.
Lace Up Basketball is a great program for anyone looking to develop their game and become more serious about basketball. Coach Robinson and Coach Vaughn are amazing. My daughter has improved so much in the past year. The program is affordable and flexible giving you the option to go up to 4 days a week; you choose what works for your schedule. I highly recommend Lace Up Basketball!
I've been training with Lace Up since 5th grade, and the impact the program has had on my basketball career has been incredible. They prepared me for the next level and gave me the skills and mindset needed to play college basketball. I would highly recommend the program to any player who is serious about improving their game.
Lace Up is such a great program and community with excellent coaches that have helped me tremendously with not only my basketball skills, but also my confidence as a player.
Next step
Book a free discovery call
Pick a time online. A Lace Up coach calls you to talk through goals and get the player on the schedule.
FAQ
Questions
Do I need to be at a certain athletic level to train with Lace Up?
No. Lace Up works with players from beginner through varsity/AAU. Each plan starts from where the athlete is right now.
What are your coaching credentials?
Coach Robinson (James Robinson Jr.) is a 3-time collegiate national champion as head coach with 30+ years of coaching experience. Coach Vaughn Dweck has 35+ years of coaching experience, including a 2000 NYC PSAL city championship as head coach and 8 Bronx division championships. Full lists are in the About section.
How do I book a session?
Book a free discovery call, or DM us on Instagram. We'll talk through goals and get you on the schedule.
What does training cost?
Ask on your discovery call. Sessions are set up per player, so we go over it with you directly.
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